Socrates Academy seeks a dynamic middle school teacher to join our team. The leading candidates will bring knowledge and expertise in teaching and other related areas in a structured curriculum that introduces the students to the fundamental principles of Middle School or High School level. Students are grouped in various class group sizes, ability levels and across conventional sixth to eighth grade levels. Curriculum and content evolves from a Socratic based learning foundation model. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and vertical teams.

Job responsibilities include:

• Team planning of unit lessons and grade level curriculum
• Strong understanding and implementation of Common Core and North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Student data analysis
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class
• Classroom management, utilizing a school wide positive behavior support model
• Use of technology in the classroom, to facilitate learning
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each learner
• Continual professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education
• Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities

Job requirements include:

• Experience in teaching outside of a basal curriculum
• Extensive knowledge of the Common Core and North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Willingness to teach in a team model
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Undergraduate degree in education, or closely related field.

Exceptional candidates will:

• Have at least two years of teaching experience teaching in an Middle or High School setting
• Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement
• Possess a track record of collaboration and evidence of effective teaching experience
• NC Teaching License for Grades 6-12
• Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university

If interested, please submit a copy of the following documents: cover letter, resume, employment application (found on the website) and current NC certification to: Socrates Academy Employment, 3909 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Socrates Academy is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person